I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.

William Shakespeare
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You can think of this as a love poem disguised as a description of a perfect flowery garden. The first verse describes the beauty of the Garden, while the second verse describes the beauty of the flowers. The garden where the wild thyme blows is the perfect place where you can find peace and tranquility. You can enjoy life in that garden because you will not be bothered by worries or concerns.

There are many beautiful flowers that grow there; oxlips and nodding violet are two flowers that appear in the first verse. They both symbolize pure love (oxlips), and trust (violet). These flowers are over-canopied with luscious woodbine, which means they are completely covered with luscious greenery (in other words, it doesn’t matter if you see them or not, they are still beautiful).

The third verse continues with describing more flowers (the sweet musk-roses and eglantine). Sweet musk-roses are known for their scent, while eglantine is known for its colorful leaves.

Source: A Midsummer Nights Dream

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